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Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
$144.23
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Remutaka Ranges offer a unique combination of rich rail history and stunning natural beauty on an eBike. This flagship day trip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail features 28km of easy to moderate riding, perfect for cyclists of all levels.
- 🚴♂️ Cycle through the Pakuratahi Forest, filled with native birds, while following an old railway line over bridges and through tunnels.
- 📍 Start your adventure at Kaitoke, with a shuttle service from Wellington Railway Station or Port, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on a spacious grassy plateau next to the remnants of a historic railway station at the summit.
- 🌄 Experience an exhilarating descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, showcasing some of New Zealand's most picturesque farmland.
- 🏨 Conclude your ride at the Royal Hotel in Featherston, where you will be shuttled back to Wellington via the scenic Remutaka ranges.
- ⚙️ All necessary equipment is provided, including eBikes, helmets, safety gear, and a pannier bag for your personal belongings.
- 🥤 Complimentary lunch and water are included, with options available to accommodate dietary restrictions—just let us know your preferences.
- 🕒 A six-hour adventure that begins at 9:15am for cruise ship guests and 9:30am for other riders, with a return around 3:30-4:00pm.
- 🌧️ Trips are subject to favorable weather conditions, and if canceled, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can join in on this remarkable cycling experience.
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eBike (electric bike)
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 6 hours
- All equipment - ebike (electric bike), helmets and other safety gear, racks and a pannier bag.
- Lunch and water provided - Please note/message us your dietary restrictions or if you eat anything.
- Electric Bike - please message us if you prefer a mountain eBike or step through eBike ASAP!
- All taxes/fees are included in the headline price - no hidden extras.
- 9.30am pickup from Queens Wharf (outside the East by West Ferries Office, 55 Lady Elizabeth Lane)
- Pick up from port. Cruise ship passangers to make their own way to pick up location.
- Excludes on-trail guide - our friendly staff will brief you and answer any questions you may have
Meeting point
We'll meet you outside the front entrance of the East by West Ferry office at 9:30am. We'll be in a white van with 'Wildfinder' signage.
Please note: if you are on a cruise ship and thiese timings don't work with your ships schedule. Please contact us.
Return details
We'll meet you outside the front entrance of the East by West Ferry office at 9:30am. We'll be in a white van with 'Wildfinder' signage.
Please note: if you are on a cruise ship and thiese timings don't work with your ships schedule. Please contact us.
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We'll drive 30 minutes from the East by West office in Wellington out to the start of the Remutaka Rail Trail to Wildfinder Kaitoke. From here you'll be breifed on the trail and how the bike works before heading off on your self guided adventure!
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Ride from Wildfinder Kaitoke for the beginning of your Remutaka Rail Trail adventure. On the trail, you’ll start by cycling through the native bird-filled Pakuratahi Forest. Follow an old railway line over bridges and through tunnels, while pausing, if you like, to check out information stations detailing the enormous task of constructing the “Fell” railway system - a first for New Zealand at the time, and one of only a few around the world. Once you reach the summit, you will stop for a picnic lunch on a large grassy plateau next to the remnants of a historic station. After lunch, enjoy an exhilarating (but easily controllable!) descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, with views of some of New Zealand’s stunning farming heartland. Follow the countryside to Featherston and we'll see you at the Royal Hotel.
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WairarapaWe'll pick you up at the Royal Hotel in Featherston, before we shuttle you back over the Remutaka ranges, down the Hutt Valley and back to Wellington (arriving approx. 3.30pm back at the East by West ferry office at Meridian Building, waterside 55 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Queens Wharf, Wellington 6011)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
$144.23
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!